ACTIVISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ACTIVISM?

Need another word that means the same as “activism”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “activism” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Activism” are: fanaticism, radicalism, zealotry, zeal, fundamentalism, dogmatism, bigotry, militancy

Activism as a Noun

Definitions of "Activism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “activism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal.
• The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
• A policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal.

Synonyms of "Activism" as a noun (8 Words)

bigotry	Obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group. The difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry.
dogmatism	The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others. A culture of dogmatism and fanaticism.
fanaticism	Excessive intolerance of opposing views. The dangers of religious fanaticism.
fundamentalism	The strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc. Free market fundamentalism.
militancy	A militant aggressiveness. There are signs of growing militancy among workers.
radicalism	The political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society. His natural rebelliousness found an outlet in political radicalism.
zeal	A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause. His zeal for privatization.
zealotry	Excessive intolerance of opposing views. He expressed concern about religious zealotry playing an increasing role in politics.

Usage Examples of "Activism" as a noun

• Growing activism on the abortion issue.

Associations of "Activism" (30 Words)

activist	A militant reformer. A green leaning activist magazine.
antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. He s not antisocial just shy.
behavior	Behavioral attributes the way a person behaves toward other people. The behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments.
behaviour	The way in which a machine or natural phenomenon works or functions. Management is a set of techniques and behaviours for getting things done.
demonstration	An outward show of a feeling or quality. The lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response.
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice.
extremist	(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm. Extremist groups.
female	A female animal or plant. Female suffrage.
feminism	The movement aimed at equal rights for women.
feminist	A person who supports feminism. Feminist literature.
girl	A girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved. Mrs Smith was just one of the girls.
ideology	The science of ideas; the study of their origin and nature. The ideology of republicanism.
insurgence	An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict. Annexation provoked extensive insurgence.
liberal	Given or giving freely. A liberal democratic state.
matriarchy	A form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line. She cherished a dream of matriarchy catered to by grandchildren.
militant	A militant person. Militant nations.
misogynist	Relating to or characteristic of a misogynist. A bachelor and renowned misogynist.
movement	A campaign undertaken by a political social or artistic movement. The second movement is slow and melodic.
pacifist	Someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes. She was a committed pacifist all her life.
protest	Utter words of protest. Two senior scientists resigned in protest.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
radical	A person who has radical ideas or opinions. Radical opinions on education.
reformer	An apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel. A catalytic reformer.
revolutionary	Markedly new or introducing radical change. The revolutionary army.
sexist	A person with sexist views. Old fashioned sexist attitudes.
suffragette	A woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
suffragist	An advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women.
unsociable	Not conducive to friendly social relations. An unsociable nature shy and reserved.
uprising	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An armed uprising.
woman	A disrespectful form of address to a woman. He wondered whether Billy had his woman with him.